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The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
COUNTY NEWS
larone

The little son Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank
Libby, after having captured keen
edged meat knife, succeeds i'll seserlN
cutting his second finger. and the home
physicians failing to stop it, bleeding. the
little fellow was taken To Norridgcwock,
where Or. Brown dressed the wound.
and the finger is now doing nicely.
Josiah Magoon ooses not very valu-
able hurse while driving ON the street
last week. the horse suddenly staggered
and Immediately fell dead.
Thc-Bi yellow Hill, sabbath School held
their ann a picnic last Friday, and re
port good time, generally with plenty
To eat and drink.
\ general growl in regard to potatoes
some are small some are something else,
aud all are rotting and not half of a crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. b Allen are stopping
few weeks al MIR. Aliens old home Mr..
Allen is nov principal of Westbrook
Seminary.
Mr. and Mrs. Cha>. Packard AMI Mis-
Eta Berry, will spend thu week at the
VI. l. campmeeting at No. Anson.
The Acting Postmaster General has APP
pointed Mrs. I. Z Libby postmaster at
Laroue.
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The kennebec Drive.

The rear Of the drive is now nearly
down to Fairfield boom. 1t ill take scv-
eral days to get through that jam. Aus
tin Eames cleared up his work here,
Wednesday last after more than l3 weeks
hard work with his crew on Skowhesan
Falls and Bloomfield Grayels. His crew
consisted of 20 to % expert rivermcn
who knew how, not only to do their work
we'll but also how to be civil and gentle
manly.
Omar Clark has had charge of the drive
for the Company, and has made good
time considering the circumstances, and
the very large amount of logs, well nigh
two hundred million feet. There arc
fewer logs left in the Kennebec and its
tributaries, than for many years. Mr.
Fogg's drive of poplar pulpwood is now
being rolled in and tioatcd down. 1t i,
smaller than last year.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
NorridQewoCk.

Seldom Wade, 10 years of age, fell by
the breaking of ladder one day last
week, injuring himself quite badly.
Carrie Towns who has be great
sufferer with consumption, died last Fri
day morning and was buried Sunday, FL
der Pepper officiating.
Miss Alice Smith of Berkeley, II l., is
visiting Mt Mrs. Chas. Smiths, Oakl Hill.
The q. a. r. Post, IL. T., Hale, Com
mander, will visit Skowhegan Thursday,
accompanied by the Norrdgcwock Cor
net Band, by invitation Of Russell Post.
The Toll Bridge as,becn newly plankcd
and about onc-half of the roof has been
shingled.
The interior of Conant & IIussey's
Drug Store will be nearly finished this
week, They will have one of the finest
stores in Somerset county, with all the
modern improvements.
We nave some smart girls in town
Flora, daughter of J. s. Otis, only fifteen
years old, has broke az year old colt, he
sides, Miss Otis has been working in the
coat shop most of the time. Let us hear
from some other smart gal, in surround.
ing towns.
Dui Hllulli ~ hbll III StuII up bHc tOlu
shop tomorrow, Thursday.
All the coat shops are running with
prospects of rushing business this fall
and winter,
Quite a number are sick in the village
at the present time, two of these being at
the point of death.
Misses Harriet and Emma Jones are
making a visit of several weeks, the for
mer in Bangor and the latter il Cornvllc.
The Quinnebasset House is full of
guests. MIR. Osb rn, the popular propri.
etor, has turned away as many that
would III his house.
Miss Sadie Frederick commenced her
school Monday. on the North side of the
kennebec.
About dozen went on the excursion
to Old Orchard last Thursday on the
Somerset Branch from this town
drenching rain storm greeted them on
their arrival and the excursionists report
a good time under the circumstances.
Mr.. Fred Whitney, of New York city,
returned Tuesday morning, having made
a pleasant visit in town with friends and
his parents.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
Michael Strogoff's Great Record.
PLAY VIII 4 HISTORY uNEQl.ALfEp ~
DRAMATIC ANNALS.


MICHAEL STEoGotr has n record un-
equallcd by any similar play known in
dramatic history. No drama was ever
80 universally endorsed in so many diff
fcrrrnt countries 1t was originally pro-
duced in the French language at the
Theatre du Chateletc Par ;, and ran there
continuously for 700 performances
nearly two years In the meantime a
translation of the great play was made
into the English language, and this was
produced at the famous Adclphi Theatre,
London. Here it ran steadily for nearly
one year. Then the late Samuel Colyillc,
j. II. llayerly and Eugene Tompkins
bought the English version for America.
Colvillc made money with it and SO did
Ilavcrily. Recognizing the great strength
of the play, the strong hold it had upon
the masses of the people, and the great
possibilities for spectacular display,
Mr.. Charles l.. Andrews purchased the
piece and all its American rights. 1t will
thus be seen that Manager Andrews has
the original and only authorized version
of this truly grand Russian drama This
is the third seas II of the play in this
country under his management
The following is brief and accurately
prepared table showing the record of
MICHAEL srRoGorf in the leading cite,
of both hemisphere:
NEW Booth Theatre, 10 weeks
| Niblos Garden, 10 weeks; Grand Opera,
3 weeks, Academy of Music, . week
Minors Peoples Theatre, weeks.
/ Europc-Thcatrc du ChnteIet, Paris
4 nearly yer
] RnSInN Ra1tnh fIIant ra | L..
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

None will attcmp' to rcfute the facts
that the ncures of Magnetic power in
the system by the Compound Napor
Baths. enables nature TO rid the body of
all diseases by means of this vapor, the
contents of the pores are opened the
capillaris become actively absorbent, and
all tainted sccrctions set free or dis
infected of their death dealing influences
on or in the body, and mother nature re-
sumcS her sway with power and vitality
assured.
We the undersigned citizens OF Hart
ford, having tested the renoyating power
of the Compound Napor Baths given by
Mr.. Geo. l.. Jones, most cordially recon-
mend them to all who may be suffering,
as a luxurious method OF raising the
vital forces of the body. Geo. &. Sum
ncr. II. n. Fitzgerald, Geo. NJ. Dcming
j. IL Eckhardt, WIN. n. Daniels, +. r.
Burnham, Prof. Chas. IIuc, Franklin
Clark, l.. b. Warner, Henry b. Hale,
Chas. A. Griswold John Hooker, Thos
Brna1hurSt
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Fairneld.

The races the past week have been well
attended and full of excitement. Amos
always has n crowd whatever he has for
attraction, the next will be the great
fair in September.
Mrs II. A. Hall is at Old Orchard
Among some of the noted horse men
ut the track Saturday, we notice \. w.
Brackctt Pittsneld, {. H. Nelson Water
Vile, James Reagan Augusta Benz. Hilton
No. Arson
\ good number from here are in
attendance at the Methodist campmccting
at Richmond.
Mis-, Carrie Rice returned from Thoma =
ton Sunday.
The Skowhegan band furnished some
excellent music, both at the park and
rink, on Saturday.
Miss Emma IIincks of Bangor, is Wis
iting friends in town.
School begins the 18th.
c. +. Tilton the popular principle of
our high school, is in town.
The Weather signals will be displayed
! from the journal Office, signals cards are
already out.
Chas Rose has bought the livery stable
of Libby and Cole.
w. w. Merrill is in the store Of S. NJ
Blackwell, for n few days.
Nellie T. the horse driven by Geo.
Clough attracted quite a good deal of
attention as we'll as her driver. who was
| the youngest one on tie track, but he
knew how to drive just the same.
The party who are at Bar IIarbor from
here report n very fine time, they are
camping on Rodricks Island and will stay
a week longer.
Miss Mary Stratton, returned to Boston
this week
Miss Susie Clark, spent Sunday with
Mrs +. a. Brown, in Skowhcgau.
a number of cases of typhoid fever
are reported in town.
People are wondering what attraction
Amos will find this year in place of the
moose.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
Astonishing Success.

1t is the duty of every person who has
used BoSchec'S Germa' Syrup to let its
wonderful qualities be known to then
friends in curing Consumption, severe
Coughs Group, Asthma, Pneumonia, and
in fact all throat and lung diseases. No
person can use it without immediate re
lief. Three doses will relieve any case,
and we consider it the duty of all Drug
giSts to recommend it to the poor dying
c"nsumptve, at least to try one bottle, as
50, 900 dozen bottles were sold last year
and no ous case where it failed was re-
ported, Such med cine rs the GermaIi
Syrup cannot be too widely known ASK
your druggist about it, Regular size -
cents. Sold by all Druggists and Deal
erS, in the United States and Cagada.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
Mefcer

High school at East Mercer commences
Sept ., instead Of Sept. !. rs was stated.
moonlight owned 10y l.. b. Ncherson
was sold last week, To Mr. Abbott of
WatcrNlle. moonlight" was n very fast
trottme, five year old mare and brought a
biz price.
CrosWell's carriage shop has had new
wall laid on the front side To take the
place Of the one washed out by the frcshct
II few years age.
Miss Sarah Curtis is at home.
Miss Gcorgic Wells who has been teach
ins at Watenile will stop at home this
fall.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
STATE NEW S.

The schooner Lizzie Walton of Port
land was run down and sunk by the
steamer Atlas on Thursday. The cap
tain's wife and daughter and two seamen
were drowned.
An ancient and rusty axe with the han
die shrunken by the ravages of time, is on
exhibition in an Augusta store. 1t was
found by a boy swimming in Two Mile
brook above the city. The youngstcr
stubbed his toe against it, and pulled it
forth from the mud. The axe is of Il We
ry remote pattern and antiquarians say it
was probably dropped by Benedict Ar
nolI's mon
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

W. L Bruce of this town will succeed
Z C. Whiting a. postmaster. MIR. Whit
ing, accompanied by his wife, will make
visit to California ia a few days 10 en-
joy the Refreshing broezcs Of 4 better eli
mate than Maine.
Miss SNcctzrr of Worcester, Mass,
who has been spending several weeks
with Mrs. Dole AT Mrs John Bicycles, re
turned home last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
An lmportant Element

OF the success Of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the fact that everv purchaser receives Il
fair equivalent for his money. The fa-
miliar headline 900 Doses One Dollar, >
stolen by imitators, is original with and
true only Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. This
can easily be proven by any one who de-
sires to test the matter. For real ccono-
my, buy only Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sold
by all druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

This afternoon occurs what promises
to he the most spirited contest of the SEA
son on the home diamond, viz, SkoWhe-
cans ". Maranacooks. This is the sec
ond visit of the Maranacooks to our town,
the first time going home victorious.
Since then the home team has been great
ly strengthened and we predict the
visitors this time will have the tables
turned on them. Certain it is that all
who pay their quarter will see II great
game. and we hope to see the number in
terestcd on the increase.
On Saturday n me is expected on
these grounds from the Pittsilclds, which
if it is to occur, will be duly announced
The SkOwhcganS are expecting to WISH
Bangor and play one or more days OF the
fair next week and negotiations are In
progress that they visit Lewiston during
the st .tc Fair.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
Eastern Maine state Fair.

The Eastern Maine State Fair is to be
held at Bangor, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday August 30th, 3lst,
Sept. LIST and I'd Secretary and Mrs.
Whitney have accepted an invitation from
the officers of the Eastern Maine State
Fair to attend; also. Secretary and Mrs
Fairchild are expected the 3lst. We'd
nesday will be Governors Day and Gov
ernor Bodwell and staff are expected to
be present,
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

The will Of Mrs Martha II, Moore Of
Watcrvile, was allowed in the Probate
Court last week She bcqucathcs 81 900
to the President and Trustees of Colby
University the proceeds to be applied for
the use and benefit of the library fund,
the same to he known as the Martha
Moore Library Fund "
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Tho Patrons of Husbandry.

much larger attendance would have
greeted State Master Robbie and the Ma
tional Lecturer, Mortimer Whitehead, on
Thursday last but for the rain that com
menced early III the morning and contin-
ucd with very slight intervals of cessation
until evening. As it was, Coburn Hall
was comfortably filled and about 400 took
dinner in lIesclton Hail.
A more extended account of the meet
ing is given in our Grange column ON our
4th page by which it will appear that our
Granger friends had an enjoyable time
Notwithstanding the elements were not
propltious.
The National Lecturer said lots of
1hings, the most of which were good but
as is liable to be the case, some things were
said to which exception may reasonably
be taken.
The attempt to balance up the two par
ties on the tariff question was, as matter
of course dead failure. 1t can't be
done. The Democratic party is a free
trade party with strong protection con
tingent, while the Republican party is a
protection party with II small free trade
contingent. In saying that both Presi-
dent Arthur and President Cleveland rec
commended reducing the revenue by taking
the duty off of raw material, he said but
half the truth. He failed to follow the
parties step further where the Demo
cratic Congress was only prevented from
carrying into effect the Recommendation
of the President by the persistent and
long continued opposition of the Republic
can minority. This is one of the cases
where half-truth is not the truth.
There is a strong probability that the
Annual meeting of the State Grange will
be held here in December, We have the
hall for it, the hotels for it and an invita-
ton is extended by the Skowhegan
Grange.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. made miseral lie
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's cure is
the remedy for you. sold b, II. w. Gus h.
ing.
For lame back, side or chest, use Sill.
loh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents.
Sold by II. w. Gushing.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The follow
ing are the real estate transfers which
have been recorded in our county the
past week.
Cornville-Ilorace b. Russell ct al to
Llewellyn futile. 81 $50.
Pittstield-Emeline McCausland ct al.
to Joseph n. Phinney. $500. Jefferson
c. Humphrey to Charles c. Weeks S72.
Bingham-Alonzo +. Adams to Arthur
l.. Bean ct al. $500.
Brighton-Lewis IL. Lawrence to Rufus
Ward. 800.
Skowhegan-William b. Drew to
Emma WoOdcock. 81
Norridgewcck-Calvin Danforth to w.
A. Withee. $40. Frank Skillinigs to
st. Albuns-Dcxter Saving Bank to
Osgood Ropertson. $3.50.
Hartland-John O. Withec to Deborah
Withee 81. Mark Avery to Eta
Wellington. Sl,400.
Moscow-Isaac Temple ct al. to Win
field s Steward. $500. Henry j. Abbey
to Mark Savsg.. $50.
Harmony mortimer Pngree to Charles
Leighton ct al, $3.50.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
Foreclosure Notes.

NJ ON>> OF the good things of this
N~~1 life are sorrowfully let
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Acke RS
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspeps a,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on n
positive guarantee at rs and so cents, by
A. B. Toward, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
Races at Fairfield

unfortunately for "Amos" the first day
of his three days meeting was rainy, and
the State of Maine colt stakes scheduled
for that day had to be postponed until
Monday. Friday and Saturday however
was all that could be wished, and a
large crowd Witnessed fair field Of
horses start in the different races The
following is the schedule:
FRIDAY, Ava. 10.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

Henry George is nominated for Sccreia-
ry of State of New York by the nited
Labor party, on the same platform of lsNd.
The socialistie delegations were excluded
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

NON\oc that are fretful, peevish,
We cross. or troubled with
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence Is safe. Price rs cents. Sold by
A. b. Toward, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
All goods guaranteed as represented.
Flour, Tea, Tobacco and Coffee, SDBCiaIieS.
NOTICEy

Non-rc sdent taxes in the town of Stark, IN the
County OF Somerset for the year 1856
The following list of taxes on real estaie of
nonresident owners in the town OF Stark, for
the year 1885, in bills committed to r. = Lee.
man Collector OF said town on the 2Sth day of
June. 1856, has been returned by him to me as
remaining unpaid on the 18th day of June, 1897
by his certificate OF that date. and now remain
unpaid; and notice is hereby given, that, If the
SAID taxes. and interest and charges are nOi
paid In to the treasury of the said town within
ment of the said bills, so much of the real
taxed rs VIII be sufficient to LAY the amount
due therefor. including il ttrest and charges
Will, without further notice be sold at public
auction AT the Post Office in said town ON the
2lst day OF January, 1883, at one o'clock in the
afternoon.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

The Maine State Fair gives promise OF
being the best exhibition ever held upon
the Lewiston grounds.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

The Edwards Company have shnt down
their mills ut Augusta, excepting 100
looms In the weaving department. 400
men are out of employment.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

Emperor William of Germany is i'll and
evidently rapidly nearing the end of life
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

Mr. C. B. Burleigh son of Hon. f. c..
Burleigh Of Bangor, and graduate of
BowdOin College IN the class of 'S7, has
Joined the staff of the Lowell MASS.
Mail.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

The steamer Richmond. is beached at
Millbridge, with hole in her hull
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH, and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by Shl-
obs Cure. Sold by ii. w. Cushing.
SHILOH'S VITALlZER is what you
need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite
Dizziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia
Price 10 and 70 cents per bottle. Sold by
II. w. Gushing.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
Water Street, Skowhegan.
state of Maine.

SOMERSET ss. COURT OF INSOLVENCY
Second Tuesday of August a. ID. 1881.
In the matter of j. IL C.. ID. HolbroOk aud
Josiah Holbrook and Cyrus ID. Holbrook of
Madison, In,ovent Debtors.
It Is hereby ordered that notice be given all
persons Interested in the settlement of the aC-
count tof william IolbrOok, Assignee of the
above named Insolvent Debtors by causing a
copy of this order to he published two weeks,
successfully, in the Somerset Reporter a news
paper printed in Skowhegan, in said County,
that they may appear at a Court of Insolvency
10 be held AT the Prnbate Court Room in SkOw
hogan ON the second tuesday Of septcinhcr
next. ut one O'Clock in the afternoon, and he
beard thereon, and object il they see cause.
Notice is also given that upon settlement OF
the above accounts, dividends will be declared
II RNE BUSWELL,
IL 81 Judge of Insolvency Court
Somerset County.
true copy of order.
2t3 Attest: s. u GOODWIN, Reglster
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

The opposition that has been manifest
against the Grand Army, Gen. fairchild
says has had the effect to solidify it, and
increase the membership during the past
quarter - 900.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

Burglars have been at work in Strong
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

To-day the Bath base bah team 20 to
Skowhcgan and show the natives of that
hamlet just how it is done.-Bnh
pcHicHt Of .Sdturddy.
And the above was how
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

Mr. Balfour chief secretary for ireland
announced in the English House Of Com
mons Friday afternoon that the Govern
ment proclaimed the Irish National
League as a dangerous association, in-
citing acts of violence. This has caused
great excitement throughout the Kingdom
and Chamberlain and Russell objected TO
this action. Gladstonians assert that it Is
an unjust and imprudent move.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

GNMN AceN asSspisla ls 'e DE
thousands suffering from Asthma, Con-
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedy? It is the best
preparation known for all Lung Troubles,
sold on a positive guarantee at 10c., Doc.
A. b. Toward, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24
Farm for Sale

The well known Levi f. Judkins farm sitl
ated In the GENRE OF the town Of ColnVill'
containing one hundred and seventy acres OF
excellent land, well wooded and watered, viii
buildings In good condition, consisting of q
very e0mmodious two story house, new han
so by AZ feet, stable and cider mill, &c. Cui-
some 40 tons of hay with good chance for III
crease, quite n territory of Orcharding.
Terms liberal aud good title given, For fur
ther Information inquire Of 22tf
SAML WOODM4N.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

T.. j. Lawrence br. $. l.awrcnce,....2
Col. W. q. Morrill, e. IN. Surprise,..l
X. p. Leonard, e M Maud I..,......3 3 3
Edmund and hutchinson,
b. m. Katie b., ...............6 4
Chas. Records, blk. s. Mikado, ......i 81
c. b. Wellington, b. IN. loanthe,....j & 81
Time, 2.29;229 -; 2.3l 2.3O.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-08-24

The races the past week have been well
attended and full of excitement. Amos
always has crowd whatever he has for
attraction, the next will be the great
fair in September,
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Nine People Killed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July ia
most remarkable occurrence followed
a negro funeral at Mount Pleasant, about
sixty miles South of Nashville to-day.
Nine negroes were killed by single
stroke of lightning. A large party fol.
lowed the remains of Harriet Terry to
the grave singing and shouting. The
usual ceremonies at the grave were per-
formed. Just as the final prayer had
been said, dark ominous cloud came up
from the east. The party had scarcely
left the grave when one of the most
severe thunder and rain storms ever
known to that section burst upon them.
All Immediately made break for the
various trees scattered around the grave
yard. Scarcely had those who were
killed reached the shelter of an immense
oak when o terrific thunder cloud burst
aud the tree was struck. The whole
party of nine tumbled down together and
died instantly.
Three others who were sheltered under
a lynn tree saw the party, but were
themselves uninjured. 1t was noticed
that the part of each body nearest the
tree was Scared and their clothes torn
The most intense excitement prevailed
there all the evening, and the wailing
and mourning of the frightened negroes
was simply heartreDding.
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Fell From the ScafTOlding.

COLUMBIA, S. c., July 14.-This
morning, about o'clock, George Cald-
we'll, S. Jackson, William Oliver and
Sam Cunningham, all negroes, were
engaged at work on some columns that
iutted out from the wall of the house of
representatives, about thirty feet from
the floor. They we're standing on a
plank stretched across the scafolding,
when the plank broke and precipitated
them to the floor beneath. Caldwell and
Jackson were sitting on the plank drill
ing hole in piece of iron, and Oliver
and Cunningham were standing at the
ends. Caldwell fell squarely on his
head, and died almost instantly. Jackson
fell among some lumber, landed on his
side, and had his right arm and left Leg
crushed. He received internal injuries
that resulted in his death, three and a
half hours after the accident. Oliver is
badly shaken up and bruised, though
there is no visible signs of serious injury.
Cunningham came out with only q
sprained ankle. The coroner's jury
declared that the deceased came to their
death from falling from an insecure scaf-
fold. The scaffold was built by Benja-
min Roe, employed by Bartlett, Howard,
& Co., of Baltimore, contractors.